President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her election as the first elected female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing her emergence as a landmark achievement for the legal profession and a victory for merit, excellence, and gender inclusion.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said Badejo-Okusanya’s distinguished career, marked by integrity, professionalism, and dedication to justice, earned her the confidence of legal practitioners across the country.
The President said her emergence reflects the growing recognition of the vital role women play in nation-building and the administration of justice, expressing confidence that her leadership would strengthen the legal profession, uphold the rule of law, and promote reforms that improve access to justice for all Nigerians.
Tinubu urged the new NBA President to work closely with relevant stakeholders to advance judicial reforms, protect the sanctity of the Constitution, and sustain the legal profession’s role in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy.
He also called on Badejo-Okusanya to unite members of the association by reaching out to other contestants and addressing issues that arose during the election.
“As the first elected female president of the Association of Lawyers in Nigeria, Mrs. Badejo-Okusanya has made history. She has once again shown that our women can attain any heights in pursuit of excellence in their careers and ambitions, both in the private sector and in public service,” the President said.
Tinubu wished her a successful tenure and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working with the Nigerian Bar Association to deepen democratic governance, promote justice, and build a more prosperous and united Nigeria.
